Decision details

Agreed:

RESOLVED that the Executive approves:

(1)   the increase of Council dwellings rent by 4.8% from 1 April 2026;

(2)   the increase of Garage rents by 4.8% from 1 April 2026;

(3)   the increase of Service Charges by 4.8% from 1 April 2026; and

(4)   in principle, an additional increase in rents for non-convergent properties to bring them into line with convergent rents over a period of time, with the precise level of any such additional increase be delegated to the Strategic Director for Corporate Resources and the Strategic Director for People and Communities, in consultation with the Leader and the relevant Portfolio Holder.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.